US Bridges

SR 32 over Mill Creek (sly Run)

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.19 W SR 38 · Structure no. 010650

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,504
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Mill Creek (sly Run) is a concrete culvert carrying SR 32 over Mill Creek (sly Run) in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,504 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,857 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesMill Creek (sly Run)
Location01.19 W SR 38
RouteState Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04342, -86.04624
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,504 (2004)
Projected traffic22,857 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Mill Creek (sly Run) built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Mill Creek (sly Run) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Mill Creek (sly Run) carry?

About 16,504 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Mill Creek (sly Run)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Mill Creek (sly Run)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.